Using Islamophobia for Electoral Gains

Using Islamophobia for Electoral Gains

BY Abdulateef Al-Mulhim / /

The election of Sadiq Khan as the mayor of London should serve as a lesson to those politicians who are under the wrong impression that they could make electoral gains by fanning anti-Muslim or anti-Islam sentiments.

Helping Save a King’s Life

Helping Save a King’s Life

BY Aramco ExPats / /

How many of us can claim that we once helped save the life of the King of Saudi Arabia? Rhona Messinger can.

USA Federal Voting Day Approaching

USA Federal Voting Day Approaching

BY Jerry Hurych / /

As the Presidential primaries are wrapping up, make sure you are registered for absentee voting in the general election in November. Visit FVAP.gov for more information and feel free to reach out with all your voting questions!

Focusing on Young Talent

Focusing on Young Talent

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

The world is in the midst of the forth industrial revolution, and it is important that the young employees of today make a positive change to their environs rather than simply trying to adapt to them.

‘Today’s Geoscience, Tomorrow’s Energy’ at GEO 2016

‘Today’s Geoscience, Tomorrow’s Energy’ at GEO 2016

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

More than 4,000 geoscientists and professionals from 47 countries recently participated in the 12th Middle East Geosciences Conference and Exhibition (GEO 2016), under the theme “Today’s Geoscience, Tomorrow’s Energy.”

The Dilemma of the Arab Policymaker

The Dilemma of the Arab Policymaker

BY Khaled Almaeena / /

The Obama doctrine expressed through an interview with Jeffrey Goldberg in the April issue of The Atlantic caused consternation and alarm to many in the Arab world. Many commentators, writers and those wielding political power were rattled.

A Day at the Shoura Council

A Day at the Shoura Council

BY Abdulateef Al-Mulhim / /

Since its establishment, the Shoura Council has gone through various reforms. Many see it as a formal advisory body but it has a far greater role in the decision-making process, particularly when it comes to new legislations.

Mike Keller Meets Saad Al-Shammari

Mike Keller Meets Saad Al-Shammari

BY Saudi Gazette / /

When Mike Keller sat next to Saad Al-Shammari to enjoy a traditional Saudi lamb feast in Abqaiq last week, generations of deep family ties that cross thousands of miles of land, ocean and cultures were reconnected.

Panorama 2016 - Special Issue

Panorama 2016 - Special Issue

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

Saudi Aramco Panorama, published quarterly by Saudi Aramco, highlights many off-job safety issues. It is written for the entire family and is available in Arabic and English. It is distributed free of charge to all readers with an interest in safety.

Saudi Aramco at the Ready to Help Realize 'Vision'

Saudi Aramco at the Ready to Help Realize 'Vision'

BY Saudi Aramco News / /

Saudi Aramco unequivocally supports Saudi Vision 2030 announced Monday by The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman ibn ‘Abd Al-‘Aziz Al Sa’ud, HRH Crown Prince Mohammed ibn Naif ibn ‘Abd Al-‘Aziz Al Sa’ud, and HRH Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed ibn Salman ibn ‘Abd Al-‘Aziz Al Sa’ud, President of the Supreme Council of Saudi Aramco.

Green Card: A Ray of Hope for ExPats

Green Card: A Ray of Hope for ExPats

BY Abdulateef Al-Mulhim / /

Emad is an Egyptian engineer. Ahmed is a Syrian accountant. Both are very close friends and their families are like one big family. Both the friends have been living in Saudi Arabia for the past 35 years.

Are We A Happy People?

Are We A Happy People?

BY Khaled Almaeena / /

Sitting after the Friday congregation, sipping mint tea, a neighbor posed a question: “Are we a happy people?” Before I could reflect on the full effect of the question, a friend replied that “happiness is a state of mind”.

Saudi Vision 2030: Dawn of a New Era

Saudi Vision 2030: Dawn of a New Era

BY Abdulateef Al-Mulhim / /

Whether you believe it or not, I just realized that in order for me to see ancient Islamic artifacts, works of Islamic art, archaeology, coins and books, I would have to visit a neighboring country or to travel as far as Europe to find some museum housing such treasures.

Opening Day Arrives At Last!

Opening Day Arrives At Last!

BY Aramco ExPats / /

I played a mean softball short field in my Aramco days and, while I’ve long since hung up my cleats, I continue to follow the game. And I know I’m not the only ExPat out there that feels this way.

Scud Kids Remember

Scud Kids Remember

BY Aramco ExPats / /

Scud Kids remember growing up in a little town on the edge of a desert beside the sea with cookie-cutter houses and friends who became family. We remember the Gulf War when we carried gas masks to school and hid beneath our desks while air raid sirens wailed overhead.

The Main Target of 9/11

The Main Target of 9/11

BY Abdulateef Al-Mulhim / /

The grim memories of the 9/11 attacks continue to cause immense emotional pain to not only the bereaved families of the victims but also to all the peace-loving people around the world. Writing about 9/11 is always a painful experience.

USA Federal Income Tax Regulations

USA Federal Income Tax Regulations

BY Jerry Hurych / /

If you are a U.S. citizen or resident alien, the rules for filing income, estate, and gift tax returns and paying estimated tax are generally the same whether you are in the United States or abroad.